The stored digital swatch for Dark Umber is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Prussian Green and Ranger Green, both Green Stuff World paints selected from the digital catalog. Camouflage Black Brown from Vallejo scores 88 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Dark Umber equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Umber with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Camouflage Black Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Red Leather, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Red Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Russian Dark Brown 6K, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
- From Citadel: Citadel Rhinox Hide, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Doom Death Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
In the digital values, Vallejo Camouflage Black Brown is slightly lighter. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Humbrol
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Green Stuff World Dark Umber?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Camouflage Black Brown at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Umber?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Umber is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #3A2E2E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Umber with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ranger Green for a lighter step and Prussian Green for a darker step, both from Green Stuff World. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.